ACCELERATE YOUR DOCTORATE®
Your doctorate requires more than hard work.
It requires STRATEGY.
Get the strategies, know-how, and guidance to navigate your doctoral program more efficiently.
Creator of SHEDOC™ doctoral app
3 Simple Steps
STEP 1: Watch The Video
STEP 2: Watch At Least One Client Success Interview & Look at the Results
Real doctoral students. Real progress. Hear how strategic support helped them finish — without sacrificing their lives.
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. DAWRELL RICH shares how investing in strategic doctoral support gave him clarity on how to do exactly what was required—transforming sustained effort into real progress and allowing him to move through his dissertation more efficiently while balancing scholarship, ministry, and family life.
(PhD, Religion, Society, & Ecology)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Rev. Dr. HOLLY STRICKLAND reflects on the transformation she experienced in her doctoral program and life after investing in doctoral coaching —highlighting the power of compassionate accountability, expert guidance, and focused execution. Her experience underscores the impact of support that combines care, clarity, and consistent forward movement.
(DMin, Transformational Leadership)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Rev. Dr. TAMLA WILSON shares how structured doctoral support made it possible to finish her dissertation while navigating a full-time career, ministry, and motherhood — without sacrificing her life.
(Doctor of Ministry)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Future Dr. LESLIE BOWLING-DYER reflects on how structured guidance and clarity brought renewed focus to her doctoral journey and helped her move from the early stages of comprehensive exams and proposal development to making meaningful progress across several dissertation chapters.
(PhD, Anthropology and Sociology of Religion and Church History)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. JAIMIE CRUMLEY shares about how auditing her time and creating focused space for her dissertation allowed her to consistently produce chapters, receive feedback, and keep moving forward—while continuing to live a full, well-rounded life throughout her doctoral journey.
(PhD, Gender Studies)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. PRISCILLA WOOD shares how prioritizing her health and family alongside her doctoral work did not compromise her success —demonstrating that with the right support, success does not require sacrifice or burnout.
(PhD, Organizational Leadership & Human Resource Development)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. WHITNEY BOND shares how investing in doctoral coaching at a pivotal moment transformed her trajectory—allowing her to complete her Program of Study in just 90 days, demonstrating the impact of the right guidance at the right time. Her experience highlights the power of focused guidance, strategic pacing, and having support beyond what the institution alone provides.
(PhD, Theology, Ethics & The Human Sciences)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. TAUREAN WEBB shares how investing in doctoral support helped him streamline his reading and writing and work more efficiently—while remaining present with his growing family, even during a global pandemic. His experience highlights the power of approaching doctoral work as a whole person, not just a scholar.
(PhD, Theology, Ethics and History)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Future Dr. ALICIA BETHA shares why she chose to invest in coaching before her program began and speaks candidly about ADHD not as a limitation, but as something that, when strategically supported, does not hinder her success.
(Doctor of Business Administration)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. TAWANNA DAVIS shares how she successfully re-entered her doctoral program after an extended medical leave and quickly regained momentum—demonstrating the power of strategic support when returning to her studies.
(PhD, Leadership & Change - Womanist Ethics)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Dr. CHELSEA YARBOROUGH shares how doctoral coaching supported a powerful shift in how she viewed herself—moving beyond self-doubt to fully embrace her identity as a scholar. Her experience highlights the importance of honoring the whole person by creating space for rest, community, and sustainability while progressing confidently through her doctoral journey.
(PhD, Homiletics and Liturgics)
Shanell T Smith, PhD - Doctoral Expert
492 subscribers
Future Dr. JANA PETERSON shares how coaching reinforced her confidence and helped her pursue advanced study without alienating her family or sacrificing her life—affirming that she did not have to put one on hold for the other.
(Master of Divinity)
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Meet Dr. Shanell T. Smith
I'm a doctoral expert, institutional consultant, former associate professor, and creator of the Accelerate Your Doctorate® Method and SHEDOC™ doctoral app.
For more than 15 years, I've worked in doctoral education, helping doctoral students navigate their programs more efficiently by teaching them HOW to do what their institutions require and how to approach that work strategically.
But my understanding of the doctoral experience isn't just professional. It's personal.
I've been there. I understand the pressures that come with pursuing a doctorate. I know the demands on your time and the temptation to take that time away from your loved ones. I've experienced the "I'm-not-built-for-this-ness" that so many doctoral students feel. And I understand the anxiety and uncertainty of not knowing what to do next because you've never pursued a doctorate before.
I earned my Ph.D. in just three years and nine months while raising two young children and managing professional responsibilities. I know firsthand that how you approach your doctoral work matters.
As a former associate professor, I've also witnessed what happens when doctoral students don't receive the guidance they need. I've seen the toll that prolonged doctoral pursuits can take on their health, relationships, and quality of life. Those experiences are part of why I'm so committed to helping Future Doctors navigate their programs differently.
Through Accelerate Your Doctorate®, I equip Future Doctors with the strategies, know-how, and expert guidance to make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and work toward completing their doctorates faster without sacrificing the quality of their lives or their work.
Your doctoral program tells you WHAT is required. Accelerate Your Doctorate® teaches you HOW to accomplish it strategically.
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